White River RV Park & Campground accommodates pets with designated pet waste stations throughout the property. Located in Montague, Michigan, this established campground welcomes dogs year-round and offers multiple accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, cabins, and glamping facilities. The campground features concrete pads at RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings at each location. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Montague, Michigan. Several other pet-friendly options in the area include Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground, Pioneer County Park, and Muskegon State Park campgrounds, all with similar pet policies requiring leashed pets at all times. Sites are generally spacious and clean, though some campgrounds have limited privacy between campsites.
Sand Road Primitive Rustic Camping provides a more natural experience for dog owners seeking dispersed camping near Montague. This free site allows pets without the amenities of established campgrounds but offers a more secluded outdoor experience. The White River flows through White River RV Park, creating excellent water recreation opportunities for families with dogs. The staff maintains exceptionally clean facilities with multiple bath houses and restrooms. Campers can enjoy kayaking with pets from designated launch sites, with the option to float downstream and exit at the campground landing. The campground's trail system provides additional exercise options for dogs. Summer temperatures average 70-85°F, making morning and evening the best times for pet activities. Most campgrounds in the area enforce quiet hours starting at 10 PM to minimize barking disruptions to other campers.
"Just steps from Lake Michigan. Literally walk down some steps, and you’re at the beach. Clean bathhouse too, with plenty of hot water."
"Clean, shady campground with easy access to Lake Michigan beach. We stayed at site 50A right across from the steps down to the beach."
$38 - $42 / night
"Unfortunately, a red flag was flying on our visit, so we only waded at the water's edge- but - still cool to lay out on the sugar-like sand and walk its 3 mile length!"
"Site 31 and any along that path back up to a little creek and trail which was just perfect for the kids to play in."
"This campground is our home away from home in the summer! It is beautiful & very relaxing especially during the weekdays when it's not as full."
"There is a path to Lake Michigan. The beach is small but there is access to swimming. They also have an overlook, for a great sunset view."
$35 - $55 / night
"Beautiful campground we stayed site 72 backed up to the lake. Nice playground with private very clean beach. Jumping water trampoline for the kids."
"We stayed for two days while on our way on our trip around Lake Michigan. This was our first stop and I think we will have a tough time beating the value and experience."
"Also very large, so lots of room to walk or ride bikes. Located next to the White River for canoeing fun too."
"Amenities include basketball court, playground, horseshoe pits, walking trails, heated pool, etc."
$34 / night
"Lots of trees, walking paths, Lake Michigan beach steps away. Big sites and well maintained!"
"Great location, pretty standard park with standard amenities. Right on lake Michigan and very close to Michigan Adventure."
$10 - $60 / night
"We stayed on the channel side, and was right next to the pathway to walk to the channel. It’s very well maintained, fire pit rings, bath house, electric hookups, dump station, paved spots."
"Has a path to the channel with a short walk to Lake Michigan beach. Electric hook up, no water hook up. Site 89 was large and wooded."
"1000 games](https://1000games.io/): This place is legit stunning– lots of variety in sites, from open wooded areas to spots right by the lake/river with that peaceful vibe."
"It is possible to park out and then walk in. That being said, it's really pretty and my mini skooly could make it in."
"Silver lake is one of the most beautiful areas you can go in all of Michigan. With dunes of it's own, & a perfect, calm crystal lake - it's great for swimming, kayaking and photography."
"But the location is awesome due to its proximity to the Silver Lake Off Road Vehicle Area, Lake Michigan, Silver Lake and the Little Sable Point Lighthouse. "
"Outside our temporary home was our own gas grill, patio table with seating, fire ring, and Adirondack chairs. How nice it was for meals on the deck and campfires in the evenings!"
"They have lots of activities, a lake, trails, everything. Definitely coming back."
TravelerDefinitely the best camp ground in West Michigan! Clean sites, friendly staff, and many amenities. Camp store, laundry, showers and bathrooms, huge pool, hot tub, pickle ball courts, kids play ground, bikes, scooters, and kayaks for rent (with a kayak launch) and boat slips on the water. They have access to a dog park as well. Home away from home!
LegendHolland State Park is popular for its expansive sandy beach along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa where swimming, sun bathing, fishing, and boating are popular activities. Holland SP has two campgrounds – the Lake Macatawa Unit and the Beach Campground (which is where we stayed and the focus of this review). The Beach Campground is essentially a parking lot as the sites, patios and roads are paved with little grass among them. It is nestled between dunes which adds to the scenic value and blocks the strong winds coming off of Lake Michigan. The Lake Unit campground is much larger (211 campsites) than the Beach Campground and has more of a state park feel with trees, grass, and fire pits.
Site description:
The Beach Campground has 98 RV sites of which 31 are 50 amp full hook-up and two camper cabins. Some sites towards the northern section of the park have great views of Lake Michigan but be warned that strong winds can come off the lake and really shake your RV. When we were there in early May the winds were very strong with blowing sand which made us really glad we were not near the water.
Campsites are plenty wide to fit your RV with slide outs and car next to it without feeling cramped. Utilities are at the very back of the site so you may need an extension for your sewer hose. All sites were level. Every site has a picnic table. There are no fire pits at individual sites but community ones are located near the beach and you are permitted to use your own fire pit if you have one.
We were able to get nearly two dozen television stations with our antenna and had no problem locking into a satellite with our roof-mounted dish. Verizon phone and hotspot worked well.
So is this park big rig-friendly? In general, yes. Our site was certainly long (and wide) enough to fit our RV and the tow car next to it. However, we did have the back five feet overhanging the sand at the back of the site. This was no problem for us because our stabilizing jacks are in between our back tires. We were also there at a time when the park was fairly empty so backing in and pulling out was no problem. The sites are all set at an angle to the main road which makes backing easier.
Campground amenities:
By far the beach is the biggest draw to the campground. The wide beach lures sunbathers out in warm weather and is popular for a walk at sunset. There is a playground, picnic area, community fire pits, dump station, boat launch and concession stand. There is one restroom/shower house that was very clean but no laundry facilities.
What we liked:
We loved that fact that this campground was so close to water and the nice paved path for walking and hiking trails in the main part of the campground. Within 50 yards from our site we could be walking along Lake Macatawa or along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The beach is wide and expansive and is the place to be for awesome sunsets. When we were there the beach was not crowded because it was cold and windy but it would be a great place to enjoy a good book under an umbrella. Definitely liked the fact that this was a full hook-up state park with level sites.
What we didn’t like:
The park is essentially a parking lot with little grass and trees. What really surprised us was how many cars drove through the campground that were not staying there. There apparently are no restrictions on who drives through the park so many day-use visitors came by just for a look resulting in unnecessary traffic.
Be advised there is a “no alcohol” policy in the park and campground and you have to sign a piece of paper saying you will abide by that rule. The rule states that “Possessing or consuming alcohol is prohibited in all areas of the park throughout the entire year” even inside your RV.
In order to enter the state park you must have a Michigan Recreation Passport which costs $32 for an annual non-resident OR you have to pay $11/day to enter the park even if you are camped there.
Pet:
There are plenty of places to walk dogs here and access points to water if your dog likes to swim. Unfortunately, they are not allowed on the beach but there is a long walking path and within the main part of the park are miles of hiking trails and a nice overlook. This park does not have an unleashed dog park; however, there is one within five miles at the fairgrounds.
TravelerI’ve never stayed here, but my family has a cottage nearby so I visit all the time. The campground’s sites are close together, with electric and sewage hookups. Lots of RVs and large campers. No tents or small trailers. Toilets and showers onsite as well as a market. The campground is in the heart of Montague and right next to Montague Foods Grocery. Because it’s so close to everything, it can get pretty loud especially from car traffic on the road. It is also very close to Lake Michigan and it’s located on White River across the street from White Lake. I take it that a lot of people stay here for the whole summer and it’s not a very popular vacation spot. Overall, it’s a nice place to park an RV for the summer, but it’s not really a getaway, especially if you are looking to tent camp.
LegendThis park is a very nice RV park. All 257 sites are full hook-up (with cable), level, and have paved patios and for a $2 up charge you can get a paved site. Our site was super long (over 100’) and had a nice view of the large pond. There is pretty good separation between sites and on one side of us were large bushes that added privacy from our neighbors and the adjacent pathway. There are tent sites set off along one area of the park near the bathrooms. There are a few trees among the tent sites but they are not very private and located near the garbage dumpsters/recycle bins and on a main exit thoroughfare. There are also three “haciendas” for rent.
One of my favorite features of the campground was the fitness center. Poncho and his wife are triathletes so the facility is top notch with weight machines, free weights, cycles, treadmills, elliptical, medicine balls, and lots of bands. There are three heated pool on the property – two outdoor and one indoor with and two spas. Since we were there in mid-October the outdoor pools were closed but the indoor hot tub and pool were open (albeit, super crowded on the weekend with kids). There are two laundry rooms and three bathrooms that are very modern and clean. One of the cable television stations displays security camera footage around the property which was nice because I could see how full the laundry was before carrying all my stuff there. There is a game room for kids, playground, shuffleboard, and a clubhouse. There is a stocked pond on the property but it is only for kids (17 and under) to fish in. Cable television yielded 55 channels and WiFi was available at our site with a decent signal. The campground is very well-maintained with nicely mowed grass. The grounds crew was always working but they were not annoying with constant loud machines. There is a railroad track that runs behind the park but it does not get a lot of use so the noise was not too bad. If you don’t want to be near the tracks, ask for a site away from the south side of the park. There is an off-leash dog park but it really is too small and narrow for big dogs.
The campground is very convenient to lots of shopping and restaurants and within walking distance of a McDonalds, fruit market, drug store and grocery. Downtown Ludington is only about five minutes away which has a cute downtown with shopping, galleries, and restaurants. Ludington State Park is about 15 minutes away and has miles and miles of hiking trails and beach access. There is also a city park downtown which is along Lake Michigan with beach access and lots of room for a nice walk (but dogs are not allowed). The office staff was super helpful pointed out places to hike and things to do for the weekend. Also loved that they gave us a choice of sites and let us drive around the campground (in their golf cart) and pick out the one we wanted.
We camped here in an RV and really couldn’t find anything we didn’t like about it. New customers get a 10% discount and during our stay we fell into low season and nightly rates were discounted 50%. So for $28/night we got a really nice site with lots of amenities in a great location. If you are looking for a nice RV park at a great price near a nice coastal Michigan town, give this place a try.
GuideThis place is FUN!!!
The campground in itself is a blast. The waterpark, playground, hammock area, swings, biggest sand box ever, all the activities, and can’t forget the ice cream shop!!!
Then add in ATV access from the campground, waterfront sites to park your jet skis, and horse rides onsite!!
We never really wanted to leave! The staff were awesome! The grounds are well maintained and they have the best grass. Lol
My only suggestion would be to put in a fenced in dog park, but other than that, this is a must stop if ever in the Silver Lake area.
ScoutThe Layout of the campground is great. Perfect to bring your pets. Nice pools and close enough to the state park to go tubing or a beach day at Lake Michigan. Everything is close so you are not missing anything.
GuideThis will be our third year camping at Holiday Camping Resort. Just a few miles west of US 31. It’s a hilly white pine forest. With several cabins, many tent sites, group campsites and large staggered full hook-up campsite. Joanie (the owner) operates a very nice campground and usually has organized activities, but because of the pandemic she hasn't been able to do them in 2020 and who knows about 2021. This campground reminds me of our beautiful Michigan state parks, but with full hookups. There is a very nice swimming pool, playground and basketball half court for the kids and a small dog run. The campground is close to the small town of Stoney Lake (with a nice little city park on Stoney Lake) there you can swim or launch your kayak, The Hart - Montague bike trail, Country Dairy and Lewis Farms are a few miles away. It’s about a 35 minute drive to Silver Lake.
LegendSilver lake is one of the most beautiful areas you can go in all of Michigan. With dunes of it's own, & a perfect, calm crystal lake - it's great for swimming, kayaking and photography. Holiday Park campground was on the south shore of the lake, had a swim area, boat launch, and was immaculate. Pets were allowed and sites were very level for trailers. All sites had electric hook ups and they are sectioned out by environment, like woods, lakeside, up on the ridge line, and there's even island sites. I prefer the lake and island sites if you can get them. There's something about waking up to that lake that is dreamy!
TravelerThis is a great little camp ground right on Lake Michigan. Pretty open so not a ton of privacy but a nice set up to meet new friends. The campground sits above the lake so be ready to trek up and and down a large set of stairs but the beach and views are worth it! Water, outhouses, ice and firewood available. No showers. Pet and family friendly.
Camping opportunities near Montague, Michigan range from established campgrounds along Lake Michigan to more rustic sites along the White River. The area receives approximately 35 inches of annual rainfall with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F. Sandy soil conditions in this region make for excellent drainage during wet weather but require proper tent stakes and ground preparation.
Dune exploration: Silver Lake State Park offers unique sand dune adventures with varying difficulty levels. "Dunes and beaches to explore with some wooded areas and a pond. Really nice layout: you camp along a small lake that's separated from Lake Michigan by a sandy beach. And on top of that it faces west for amazing sunsets," reports Dan N. from Silver Lake State Park Campground.
Water activities: Floating and kayaking on the White River provides cooling recreation on hot summer days. "We brought our kayaks and just brought one vehicle up the river to the start point to put in and got out right at the campground," shares Cassondra P. who stayed at White River RV Park & Campground.
Winter recreation: For cold-weather adventurers, Muskegon State Park offers winter camping with snow activities. "Across the road is the Winter complex, sledding, skating, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and luge course. Our kids had a blast here, they have tons of bonfire pits as well," notes Melissa M. about her winter visit to Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park.
Hiking trails: Forested paths provide shade during hot summer days. "My favorite part of this campground was the trails. In addition to several trails within the campground, many more can be accessed in the state park, which contains over ten miles of trails in its 1,200 acres," explains Shelly B. from Hoffmaster State Park Campground.
Beach access: Direct paths to Lake Michigan shorelines allow for quick swimming access and sunset viewing. "The beach is a beautiful place to watch sunsets or see the moon over the lake. The spots are pretty close together but the ground is soft and flat," says Jake N. about Muskegon County Pioneer County Park.
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained bathhouses in the area. "Bathrooms & showers are always very clean. They have a campground host that offers free coffee in the mornings & tools you can barrow for your campsite," reports Whitney A. after visiting Pioneer County Park.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer fishing without requiring a state license. "Really enjoyed this campground. They had great fishing. We caught a lot of bass, bluegill, crappie and even a catfish. All catch and release. Lake is privately owned so no need for a fishing license," explains Clint from Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning and evening hours provide opportunities to spot local wildlife. "Every morning we looked forward to the 3/4 mile hiking trail around the lake... which was gorgeous. Although, we personally don't fish, we enjoyed watching other guests fishing from the shore and various docks regularly," notes a reviewer at Muskegon KOA.
Site spacing varies: Campground layouts differ significantly in how much privacy they provide. "Campground was nice in the winter our spot was plowed out and had a reserved cone at it, the bathrooms are closed and water is off but the outhouse is open," reports Melissa M. about Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We called in March for the 3rd weekend in July and were able to get all the sites we needed together along with cabins for those without access to campers," explains Ricky M. from White River RV Park.
No alcohol policies: Some state parks prohibit alcohol. "Big thing to remember for Michigan state parks is no alcohol even in the campground," advises Ray R. about Hoffmaster State Park.
Road noise considerations: Campgrounds near highways experience traffic sound. "I did not like the road being so close for road noise," mentions Kathie M. about Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment for children. "Nice play area for kids," reports Sara G. about South Channel Campground.
Swimming beaches: Safe water access points for children vary by location. "The lake is perfect for boating, fishing and swimming. We've really enjoyed our time here and how friendly everyone is. Seriously impressed with how clean the facilities are," shares Lisa B. from Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground.
Activity fields: Open areas for games provide space for energetic kids. "Large grassy field for kids," notes Sara G. about Hoffmaster State Park, while another reviewer mentions volleyball and playground areas at many campgrounds.
Pet exercise areas: For pet friendly camping near Montague, Michigan, designated dog areas help manage pet energy. "We enjoyed the visit to the unleashed dog park at Coast Guard Park that is a ten-minute drive or a five-mile walk through the trails," mentions Shelly B. from Hoffmaster State Park.
Electric placement: Check electric hookup locations before parking. "Our electric box for our site was in the front passenger side of the lot. Aren't most RV plugs in the rear driver side? Any way when I went to complain the response I got was basically 'oh well'. Ended up having to buy a $75 extension cord," warns Clint from Silver Lake State Park.
Dump station timing: Plan dump station usage strategically. "While we don't have a big rig, I did notice the backup of campers at the two campground dump stations Sunday before 1pm checkout," observes Shelly B. from Hoffmaster State Park.
Site leveling: RV sites have varying leveling conditions. "Sites were level and shaded by mature trees. Road is a bit narrow which made backing out travel trailer in a bit tricky, not impossible," shares Kyle K. about Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park.
Reservation windows: Book well in advance for larger rigs. "Weekdays usually have availability, especially the first half of the summer," according to a ranger at Hoffmaster State Park as reported by a camper.
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